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Scholarship Guide: Studying in Spain
SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SPAIN
ATHENEA3I RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA IN SPAIN
Athenea3i is a research fellowship program focused on attracting highly talented researchers to the University of Granada (UGR) in order to benefit their research career with International, Interdisciplinary and Intersectorial opportunities. This innovative fellowship program offers the experienced researchers an outstanding opportunity to develop new skills and competences, enriched with a personalised and pioneering career mentoring plan. Athenea3i also includes research periods at some of the most distinguished and outstanding institutions around the world, and optional secondment in regional, national and international companies.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to researchers of all nationalities. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded coverage of covers 36 months of research along with a monthly allowance (living, mobility, family (if applicable), child (if applicable), research/training costs and secondment (if applicable). DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.
MAE AECID SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship program is a leading example of the political cooperation between Spain and the rest of the world. The call for applications is published each year by the Directorate General for Cultural and scientific relations of the AECID.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Spanish and foreign nationals, of legal age, holding a degree in higher education (and in some cases, university students in their final year) or those who can demonstrate professional experience in certain activities, depending on the particular grant applied for. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance, participation costs, traveling and insurance costs of the students. The amount varies depending on the scholarship awarded. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.
ERASMUS MUNDUS PARTNERSHIPS
Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with third world countries.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to EU and non-EU students. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded monthly allowance, participation costs, traveling and insurance costs. Students are allowed to study in partner institutions from EU and non-EU countries in a range of disciplines at a range of academic levels. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.
UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA SHOLARSHIPS
Universitat De Barcelona offers several scholarschips for international students.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Universidad Carlos II de Madrid’s International School of Business offers several grants for international students.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for.
ACCENTURE ANALYTICS CAREER PATH SCHOLARSHIP
Accenture, in coordination with the Interuniversity Master of Statistics and operations research UPC-UB, offers the Accenture Analytics Career path scholarship for new students admitted in the MESIO UPC-UB.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the cost of the enrollment credits and the administrative fees. The scholarship recipient will join the Accenture Analytics educational cooperation agreement practices. DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.
TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS BARCELONA
Toulouse business School Barcelona campus, offers excellence scholarships to students to academically excellent students . This business school is one of the few to have obtained the industry’s three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students admitted at Toulouse Business School in Barcelona, Spain. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 25% discount on the year’s tuition fees. DEADLINE: November to June. Learn more here.
The Barcelona GSE offers financial aid based on academic merit. On average, 36% of matriculated students in the cohort receive full or partial financial aid. This funding comes from generous public and private sponsors and from the Barcelona GSE’s own funds.
ELIGIBILITY: Financial aid will only be awarded to candidates who have an outstanding academic record. AWARD: Waivers for 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of tuition fees. DEADLINE: While applications are open until July 9, preference in funding will be given to candidates with completed applications who apply before January 15.
THE FOUNDATION FOR AFRICAN LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS: MBA SCHOLARSHIPS
ALB offers scholarships to qualified African residents who wish to obtain an MBA through several partner universities. The foundation offers the scholarship with responsibilities including a commitment to returning to the country after the program is completed.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to African students with a professional background (3 or more years of work experience) and strong academic background (completion of bachelor’s). AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition fee waiver at partner universities. DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.
IE KISTEFOS YOUNG TALENTED LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NORWEGIAN AND AFRICAN STUDENTS
The Kistefos Young Talented Leader Scholarship at IE was set up to remove financial barriers to education for high-potential individuals from Norway and Africa, helping them unleash their innovative business vision. Out of the 46 scholarships over a period of 4 years, 24 will be awarded to students from Ethiopia, Liberia and South Africa, with the remaining 22 destined for individuals from Norway.
ELIGIBILITY: Requirements vary depending on the country of origin. AWARD: The amount of aid will be determined on the basis of financial need. DEADLINE: November.
IE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
IE University is providing an excellent opportunity to get financial aid for their international students. They offer variety of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and PHD candidates.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for.
UIC Barcelona is in search of academically talented and high-potential students from across the world for its International Excellence Scholarship who are looking for Bachelor programs.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have an average grade of 8 or higher in their second to last year of secondary education, pass the UIC Barcelona entrance exam corresponding to the degree that will benefit from the scholarship and be accepted into UIC Barcelona and have paid to reserve a place. AWARD: These scholarships for international excellence cover 20% of the enrolment (academic fees) of all the degree programs on offer. DEADLINE: November.
